This elegant Baccarat paperweight features a finely detailed white sulphide cameo portrait of Pope Pius, rendered in the distinctive Baccarat style. The bust is encased in faceted clear crystal and framed by a striking ruby red star-cut base that creates dramatic depth and light refraction. The hexagonal faceted form adds architectural sophistication to the piece.
The sulphide cameo technique—perfected by Baccarat—produces a crisp, luminous portrait in white against the warm ruby backdrop. The star-cut faceting on the base creates geometric brilliance and visual interest from every angle. The piece is signed with the Baccarat symbol on the bottom, confirming its maker and authenticity.
Produced around 1959–1960 as a religious commemorative, this paperweight represents both ecclesiastical significance and French crystal craftsmanship at its finest. The piece shows excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or cloudiness. A substantial, museum-quality collectible.
Ideal for the Baccarat collector, religious memorabilia enthusiast, paperweight collector, or anyone seeking a refined, signed piece of French decorative crystal. A carefully selected secondhand find ready for its next home.
Item Type: Sulphide Cameo Paperweight
Brand/Maker: Baccarat (Marked)
Subject: Pope Pius Bust Portrait
Material: Crystal with Ruby Red Star-Cut Faceted Base
Color: Clear Crystal / Ruby Red / White
Markings: Baccarat symbol signed on bottom
Era: Circa 1959–1960
Origin: France
Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition
Included: Paperweight only; no original box
Tested: Visual inspection only
This elegant Baccarat paperweight features a finely detailed white sulphide cameo portrait of Pope Pius, rendered in the distinctive Baccarat style. The bust is encased in faceted clear crystal and framed by a striking ruby red star-cut base that creates dramatic depth and light refraction. The hexagonal faceted form adds architectural sophistication to the piece.
The sulphide cameo technique—perfected by Baccarat—produces a crisp, luminous portrait in white against the warm ruby backdrop. The star-cut faceting on the base creates geometric brilliance and visual interest from every angle. The piece is signed with the Baccarat symbol on the bottom, confirming its maker and authenticity.
Produced around 1959–1960 as a religious commemorative, this paperweight represents both ecclesiastical significance and French crystal craftsmanship at its finest. The piece shows excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or cloudiness. A substantial, museum-quality collectible.
Ideal for the Baccarat collector, religious memorabilia enthusiast, paperweight collector, or anyone seeking a refined, signed piece of French decorative crystal. A carefully selected secondhand find ready for its next home.
Item Type: Sulphide Cameo Paperweight
Brand/Maker: Baccarat (Marked)
Subject: Pope Pius Bust Portrait
Material: Crystal with Ruby Red Star-Cut Faceted Base
Color: Clear Crystal / Ruby Red / White
Markings: Baccarat symbol signed on bottom
Era: Circa 1959–1960
Origin: France
Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition
Included: Paperweight only; no original box
Tested: Visual inspection only
